Among the given cations, the most stable carbonium ion is

Chemistry General Organic Chemistry Dipole Moment, Resonance and Reaction Intermediates Single Correct MCQ

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Published on: August 12, 2026

sec -butyl

ter -butyl

n -butyl

None of these

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Greater the no. of alkyl groups, greater would be the dispersal of the charge and hence more stable will be the carbonium ion.

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